Here are some links to good articles about Trigger points and Myofascial Pain Syndrome. The first article does a good job explaining the difference between a tender point and a trigger point - they are totally different things. Also this delves a bit into recent research that shows that myofascial trigger points may actually be a causal factor related to fibromyalgia!

http://www.fibromyalgia-treatment.com/fibromyalgia-trigger-points/

http://www.fibromyalgia-treatment.com/fibromyalgia-and-myofascial-pain/

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Great information. Thanks for sharing.


Terry

Terry

Just started with a physiotherapist and had my first myofascial massage. I cried through the entire thing and after for a few days. I'm unsure if the therapy is worth the experience. I can only hope it gets better...but I'm running short on hope these days.

I have not had Myofascial massage. I am sorry to hear it was so painful. Have you continued with it and/ or did you feel like it benefited in the long run? Hang in there!

So sorry to hear you have such a trying case but glad you are finding some relief. It is frustrating how expensive these treatments are. I have had two sessions of Endomology. It is supposed to help fibro and our lymph system, toxin removal,etc.. Some people get it for cellulite improvement. I am not sure yet if it is helping my fibro. Like you I am grasping at everything. When I feel better or worse, I am not always sure exactly why. I had a groupon deal and purchased 6 treatments. After these, I think I will go to massage also. But I have to say, my cellulite really is better. LOL That is just icing. I really didn't expect that, I am hoping for pain relief.

Please share if you find something that helps. I will do the same.
Hope you have a good day!




I've continued and I continue to cry. I have a high threshold for pain, truly I do but 10-15 seconds of intense pressure on one of the most painful spots of your body will bring most to place where tears are innevitable. I've been told that I have more trigger points than anyone she's handled. That plus the fact that my fibro was early onset just makes me feel like a barrel of oddities.

Either way some of the points in my arms have loosened. My neck and back are still terribly knotted but for as long as money allows I will go back. Its hard to say if the massage is the only reason as I do aquatherapy, TENS, and ultrasound therapy. I grabbing at every straw I see floating by...